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Ophrys apifera



         


Bee Orchid
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class:Liliopsida
Order:Orchidales
Family:Orchidaceae
Genus:Ophrys
Species:apifera
Binomial name
Ophrys apifera

The Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) is said to resemble a bee, and this may be used to attract bees to aid in pollination. (apifera means "bee-bearer"). The flower is furry to the touch and is quite variable in the pattern of coloration.






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